Describe a time when you organised a happy event successfully.
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Part 1
The examiner asks about you and two familiar topics. About 4–5 minutes.
Work or study
- Do you work, or are you a student? (Why?)
- Why did you choose that job or that subject? (Tell me more about that.)
- What do you enjoy most about it? (Why?)
- Is there anything you would like to change about it? (Why?)
Friends
- Do you prefer having a few close friends or lots of friends? (Why is that?)
- What do you usually do with your friends? (Tell me more about that.)
- Are you still in touch with your childhood friends? (Why is that?)
- Do you think it is easy to make new friends as an adult? (Why is that?)
Buildings
- Do you live in a house or a flat? (Why is that?)
- Which building in your city do you like most? (Tell me more about that.)
- Have many new buildings appeared in your area recently? (Why is that?)
- Do you prefer old buildings or modern ones? (Why is that?)
Part 2
One minute to prepare, then speak for one to two minutes.
Describe a time when you organised a happy event successfully.
You should say:
- what the event was
- who you organised it with or for
- what preparations you made
and explain why it was successful.
Follow-up question after your talk: Would you like to organise something similar again? / How long did it take you to plan?
Part 3
A broader, more abstract discussion of the Part 2 topic. About 4–5 minutes.
organising events
- Can you explain why some events run smoothly and others do not?
- In general, which skills does a person need to plan an event well?
- How would you contrast organising something yourself with paying a professional to do it?
events and technology
- Can you explain how phones and online tools have changed the way people invite guests?
- In general, what makes people remember an event years afterwards?
- Can you speculate on how large family events will be organised in the future?
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